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Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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Airfares from Singapore to Malaysia soar up to 6 times during CNY period; train tickets sold out

A two-way trip from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by air would range from $420 to $1,245 in the days leading up to Chinese New Year.
A two-way trip from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by air would range from $420 to $1,245 in the days leading up to Chinese New Year.

Grab to launch food delivery trial with drones flying across Kallang River to Tanjong Rhu

Customers placing orders within the Tanjong Rhu area can choose to opt into this trial by selecting the Drone Delivery (Beta) option on the Grab app.
Customers placing orders within the Tanjong Rhu area can choose to opt into this trial by selecting the Drone Delivery (Beta) option on the Grab app.

Baggage-handling robots, smart systems to predict flight delays: New tech being explored for Changi’s T5

The T5 In The Making exhibition will be held at Changi Airport Terminal 3's arrival hall from Jan 6 to March.
The T5 In The Making exhibition will be held at Changi Airport Terminal 3's arrival hall from Jan 6 to March.

Changi Airport handled about 70 million passengers in 2025, an all-time high

Passenger numbers at the airport reached an all-time high in 2025, eclipsing the previous record of 68.3 million passengers in 2019.
Passenger numbers at the airport reached an all-time high in 2025, eclipsing the previous record of 68.3 million passengers in 2019.

Changi Airport’s new underground link to take passengers from future T5 to T2 in 4 minutes

1.7km of the three underground terminals linking Terminal 5 to Terminal 2 was completed in October 2024.
1.7km of the three underground terminals linking Terminal 5 to Terminal 2 was completed in October 2024.

Scheduled closures are sometimes necessary: Jeffrey Siow on Jan 25 Bukit Panjang LRT closure

The Bukit Panjang LRT renewal programme is to enable the migration of the system to an upgraded operations control centre.
The Bukit Panjang LRT renewal programme is to enable the migration of the system to an upgraded operations control centre.

Contract to run 26 bus services in Eunos and Serangoon up for bids

Generic photo of commuters at Serangoon Bus Interchange on Dec 23, 2025. 

The Land Transport Authority has called a new tender for the Serangoon-Eunos bus package.
Generic photo of commuters at Serangoon Bus Interchange on Dec 23, 2025. 

The Land Transport Authority has called a new tender for the Serangoon-Eunos bus package.

Flight diversions at Changi due to weather see sharp rise in 2025; CAAS, NEA to improve forecasting

Both agencies said they will work towards improving the forecasting of bad weather to support real-time decision-making and optimise airport operations.
Both agencies said they will work towards improving the forecasting of bad weather to support real-time decision-making and optimise airport operations.

Smooth resumption of MRT service on EWL after track works; easy navigation at Tanah Merah station

Minimal confusion among passengers was observed at Tanah Merah MRT station, where the station layout has changed.
Minimal confusion among passengers was observed at Tanah Merah MRT station, where the station layout has changed.

Cross-border taxis more attractive with flexible drop-offs but concerns remain on scheme’s viability

Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.
Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.

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